Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
239413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 42(2): 133 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238745



Common Names

  • Maxillaria petiolaris
  • Petiolaris Orchid
  • Petiole Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria perparva Garay & Dunst. [unknown]
  • Bifrenaria minuta Garay [unknown]
  • Bifrenaria petiolaris (Schltr.) G.A.Romero & Carnevali [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria petiolaris (also called Petiolar Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It has a short stem with a few leaves and grows in wet forests, at elevations of up to 1500 meters. It has fragrant flowers with yellow sepals and petals and a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria petiolaris has yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria petiolaris is a semi-epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept warm and humid until germination occurs.

Where to Find Maxillaria petiolaris

Maxillaria petiolaris is native to Central and South America.

Maxillaria petiolaris FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Maxillaria petiolaris?

Maxillaria petiolaris prefers temperatures between 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best soil type for Maxillaria petiolaris?

Maxillaria petiolaris prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5-6.5.

How much light does Maxillaria petiolaris need?

Maxillaria petiolaris prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Maxillaria genus

Maxillaria acervata, Maxillaria aciantha, Maxillaria acostae, Maxillaria acuminata, Maxillaria acutifolia, Maxillaria adendrobium, Maxillaria adolphi, Maxillaria adscendens, Maxillaria aequiloba, Maxillaria affinis, Maxillaria aggregata, Maxillaria alba, Maxillaria albata, Maxillaria albiflora, Maxillaria alfaroi, Maxillaria allenii, Maxillaria alpestris, Maxillaria alticola, Maxillaria amabilis, Maxillaria amblyantha, Maxillaria anatomorum, Maxillaria anceps, Maxillaria angustibulbosa, Maxillaria angustisegmenta, Maxillaria angustissima, Maxillaria antioquiana, Maxillaria appendiculoides, Maxillaria arachnites, Maxillaria arachnitiflora, Maxillaria arbuscula, Maxillaria argyrophylla, Maxillaria augustae-victoriae, Maxillaria aurea, Maxillaria auyantepuiensis, Maxillaria azulensis, Maxillaria barbosae, Maxillaria batemanii, Maxillaria bennettii, Maxillaria bicallosa, Maxillaria binotii, Maxillaria biolleyi, Maxillaria bocazensis, Maxillaria bolivarensis, Maxillaria boliviensis, Maxillaria bolleoides, Maxillaria bomboizensis, Maxillaria brachybulbon, Maxillaria brachypetala, Maxillaria brachypoda, Maxillaria bracteata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,